Steven Helmer Publications

Synopsis: Recently released convict Leo Grainer invites a group of his former associates to the secluded home he shares with his stepdaughter, Gail. Before excusing himself and going to bed, Grainer gives each of his guests, Gail and his butler an individual clue, which they believe may lead to a hidden fortune. However, Grainer, bitter over the murder of his wife and believing one of his guests is the killer, has instead set up a series of deadly traps. Who's in it? The movie stars George Zucco , Lionel Atwill , Sharon Douglas, Veda Ann Borg and Jerome Cowan. Review: I came across Fog Island last night and, while it was a movie I had never heard about before, I am enough of a Lionel Atwill and George Zucco fan to add it to my list and watch it this morning. While it had an intriguing premise and the movie's two biggest stars held their own, the overall film fell a bit short of expectations. My biggest problem with this film is one I have with a lot of movies in this genre...

Synopsis: The night before her husband returns home from a business trip, Chris Hunter stabs a man to death in her house. She claims he was a stranger trying to steal her jewelry. However, evidence points to that story being a lie and as further details emerge, her motive for stabbing the man is brought into doubt. Who's in it? The movie stars Ann Sheridan , Lew Ayres , Zachary Scott , Eve Arden and Jerome Cowan . Review: I've had this movie saved in my library for a few weeks and finally got around to watching it this morning, when I couldn't find anything else to watch. At first, I didn't know if I would enjoy it, but it turned out to be an interesting and entertaining. I especially liked how the nature of the relationship Chris (Sheridan) had with the victim was kept a secret throughout the majority of the movie. It was clear she lied about not knowing him and I suspected her revised story, about him stalking her after she agreed to let him create a sculpture of ...